Description
Baked Crispy Cheddar Chicken is an easy, family-friendly dish with tender chicken breasts coated in a cheesy, golden breadcrumb crust. Simple to prepare, yet packed with savory flavor — perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 cup melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a baking dish with cooking spray or oil.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a shallow bowl, mix breadcrumbs, cheddar cheese, Parmesan, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Dip each chicken breast into melted butter, then coat thoroughly with the breadcrumb and cheese mixture. Press gently to help the coating stick.
- Place the coated chicken breasts into the prepared baking dish.
- Drizzle any leftover melted butter over the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the crust is golden and crispy.
- Let rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, lightly spray the coated chicken with cooking oil before baking.
- Try mixing different cheeses like Monterey Jack, mozzarella, or pepper jack for extra flavor.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a fresh salad.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25-30 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
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